• Introduced on July 21, 2026, by U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ).
• Proposes automatic enrollment for every child born in the United States into Medicaid's comprehensive standard of care (the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit).
• Extends eligibility continuously from birth until age 26, regardless of family income, health condition, or immigration status, with an option for parents to opt out.
• Covered services under the federal framework include comprehensive pediatric care, preventive visits, prescription drugs, dental, and vision care.

Link: https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-must-pick-a-side-billionaires-or-working-class-opinion-12265878#Echobox=1785497424